Frequently Asked Questions
July 29, 2002
T-Mobile Sidekick Owner’s Manual
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How can I conserve battery life?
The radio is the number one consumer of battery power. There are a few ways you can save your battery power
if you are unable to have it plugged in overnight.
• Adjust the configuration of your radio. If you will not be using the wireless functionality for a period of
time, you can turn the internal radio off completely by going to
Jump Settings > Wireless Options
and
selecting
Wireless Off
.
• Sign out from AOL Instant Messenger. Constant use of this application can result in a decreased battery
life. Sign in when you are using the application and sign out when you are not active
• Turn off the backlight. You can conserve battery power by turning off the screen backlight when you do
not need it. Adjust this setting in
Jump Settings > Battery & Backlight
. In the
Backlight
section, clear
the
Automatically turn on when in use
check box.
How long with the battery itself last?
The battery will last approximately 2.5 - 3 years. If it fails within one year of purchase, it will be replaced for free
under warranty. After one year you can replace it for a cost. You do not need to buy a whole new device if you
must replace the battery.
What do I do if the device is not charging properly?
Make sure the charger is connected to both the device and power jack. Try charging the device overnight. While
the device is charging and not being used you should see a green blinking light and a blank screen. You’ll also
see a lightning bolt over the battery icon in the upper-right corner as it charges.
I noticed there isn't a battery door on the device. Why is that?
The lithium Li-Ion battery will not need to be replaced for years (although it will need to be recharged nightly).
Controls
• My device screen went blank! What happened? (page 228)
• How do I adjust the sound, contrast, and mute the device? (page 226)
• If I open the Controls pane, the button says “Mute”. Does that mean the device is muted already? (page
226)
• Even when the device is muted, a tone sequence plays sometimes. Why? (page 226)
• When I press the Jump button and return to the Jump screen, can I set what application is selected by
default? (page 226)
• Which button do I use to save my edits or settings? (page 227)
• What happens when you press the Menu and Back buttons at the same time? (page 227)
• What is the purpose of key guard and how do I modify the settings? (page 227)
• Are there shortcut keys to make switching between applications faster? (page 227)
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